September 17 Tel Aviv
Our day began with a drive through the Sharon Plain and a visit to Caesarea where we walked through the ruins of the Roman, Byzantine, and Crusader periods. As I am a “lover” of ancient history and archaeology, it is always a thrilling experience for me to witness the passage of time and try to better understand the human condition and man's need for conquest and power.
Lunch in a private home in a Druze village on the top of Mount Carmel provided a lesson about the relationship between the State of Israel and the Druze, who are Israeli citizens and serve in the military. It was fascinating to learn about the Druze customs and a delight to be welcomed so warmly and graciously served a traditional and very tasty meal.
A drive through the German colony of Haifa and a visit to the glorious Bahai Gardens was just a taste of this very important and beautiful port city of Israel, the third largest city in the country, and a relaxing way to end another busy day.
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